This meisen kimono showcases a striking vertical stripe pattern made up of bold, irregular vertical bands in a sophisticated palette of coral pink, mustard yellow, charcoal black, cream white, and muted gray-green tones. The stripes themselves have a distinctive feathered or brush-like quality, with softly blurred edges that create a sense of movement and organic fluidity rather than rigid geometric precision.
The aesthetic strongly evokes the influence of modernist art movements, particularly Abstract Expressionism, which was gaining international prominence during this era. The gestural quality of the stripe edges and the confident use of color blocking reflect the period's embrace of abstract artistic principles. There's also a subtle connection to the Japanese mingei (folk craft) movement's appreciation for the beauty found in everyday objects and natural imperfection, as seen in the deliberately irregular stripe widths and organic edge treatments.
The vertical orientation of the pattern carries traditional Japanese symbolic meaning, representing growth, aspiration, and the connection between earth and heaven. The warm earth tones combined with the dynamic striping create a design that bridges traditional kimono aesthetics with the bold, experimental spirit of post-war Japanese design.
Its measurements are 47 inches (119 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 58 inches (147 cm) in height.